Pull over to a safe, level place away from traffic
Turn on hazard lights
Set the parking brake
Put the car in park or in gear
Get the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench
Place wheel wedges or blocks behind the opposite tires
Remove the hubcap or wheel cover if needed
Slightly loosen the lug nuts while the tire is still on the ground
Position the jack under the vehicle’s recommended jacking point
Raise the vehicle until the flat tire is off the ground
Fully remove the lug nuts
Remove the flat tire
Mount the spare tire onto the wheel bolts
Hand-tighten the lug nuts
Lower the vehicle until the spare tire touches the ground
Tighten the lug nuts in a crisscross pattern
Lower the vehicle completely
Remove the jack
Tighten the lug nuts again as much as possible
Reinstall the hubcap or wheel cover if applicable
Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible
Drive carefully and avoid high speeds if using a temporary spare
Have the flat tire repaired or replaced promptly